Land Use Planning and Building Law.

Subject

Land & soil

Keyword

Land-use planning Cultural heritage Soil conservation/soil improvement Zoning Survey/mapping Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protected area Agricultural land

Geographical area

Europe, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

The present Law enters into force on 1 April 1996.

Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to use the soil in a rational and efficient way, to conserve natural living conditions, as well as the beauty of the landscape. It regulates the requirements for buildings and plants with a view to ensure the proper use of land, as well as the beauty, safety and hygiene, of the environment including the protection of nature and cultural heritage. The interests of the population and of the local economy shall be taken in due consideration. According to article 10

Full text

German

Website

ww4.tg.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance by the governing Council relating to the Land Use Planning and Building Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996 (2008) | Repealed

Keyword: Land-use planning, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Land Use Planning and Building Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2011 (2015)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Cultural heritage, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Zoning, Survey/mapping, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protected area, Agricultural land, Land consolidation, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX